Electrician NCCER Plus 2

Zachry Group; Gregory (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group is seeking a Journeyman Electrician in Texas. This role involves installing, repairing, and maintaining electrical systems while ensuring safety standards are met. Responsibilities include overseeing other electricians and complying with local, state, and NFPA codes.

Candidates must possess a valid TDLR Journeyman License and have strong skills in reading blueprints and the use of electrical tools. The position offers a dynamic work environment with various physical demands.

Qualifications

• Must possess a TDLR Journeyman License or equivalent certification.
• Ability to work at heights up to 300 ft.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and maintain electrical wiring and equipment.
• Comply with safety rules on site.
• Lead and oversee lesser skilled electricians.

Skills

Reading and interpreting prints, drawings, schematics

Knowledge of electrical hand and power tools

Physical endurance

Safety compliance

Teamwork and communication skills

Education

TDLR Journeyman License or equivalent

Tools

Conduit benders

Clamp meters

Voltmeters

Harmonics testers

Job description

Position Summary

Install, repair and maintain electrical wiring, conduit, equipment and fixtures. Journeyman Electrician I will perform work underground and above ground performing cable and conduit installations. Perform electrical maintenance repairs in an Industrial setting while leading lesser skilled electricians to ensure a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a TDLR Journeyman License, or TDLR Masters License, or NCCER Certified Plus Industrial Electrician or completed the ZCAP Journeyman Electrician Qualification program
• Must be able to read and interpret prints, drawings, schematics and plans
• Thorough knowledge of Electrician hand, power tools and layout tools
• Must have required tools
• Must be able to work at heights of 300 ft.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands and pre‑employment conditions
• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 7 days a week

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for complying with all Zachry and site specific safety rules with oversight of co‑workers to ensure compliance
• Responsible for following direction from a Multi‑Craft Electrician, General Foreman, Craft Superintendent, Site Superintendent and or Project Manager
• Responsible for complying with the Lock, Tag and Try work procedure; this standard applies to the Sweeny Refinery, associated facilities, and outlying terminals. Will have oversight of co‑workers within your area of responsibility to ensure compliance
• Responsible for inspecting all designated work areas for hazards
• Participate in and complete the Zachry Craft Advancement Program (ZCAP) for Electricians per Site established guidelines.
• Responsible for performing detailed inspections on hand and power tools to ensure they are safe to operate and in proper working order
• Responsible for the safe use of hand and power tools such as conduit benders, screwdrivers, pliers, knives, hacksaws, wire strippers and drills with oversight of co‑workers to ensure compliance
• Responsible for examining blue prints, sketches, diagrams, building plans and specifications to determine locations of circuits, outlets, load centers, panel boards, wires, conduit, components and other equipment
• Responsible for carrying, cutting, bending, connecting and installing conduit as defined in NFPA 70 (NEC 2014) with oversight of co‑workers to ensure compliance
• Responsible for pulling cables and conductors through specified pathways as defined in NFPA 70 (NEC 2014) with oversight of co‑workers to ensure compliance
• Responsible for the modification, fabrication and installation of cable trays as required and as defined in NFPA 70 (NEC 2014) with oversight of co‑workers to ensure compliance
• Responsible for the safe operation of testing equipment to validate connections and ensure capability of circuits using such tools as clamp meters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and harmonics testers with oversight of co‑workers to ensure compliance
• Responsible for the inspection and testing of all electrical equipment to ensure safe operation and to certify it is operating as intended with oversight of co‑workers to ensure compliance
• Responsible for the safe installation and maintenance of temporary power systems and their distribution system as defined in NFPA 70 (NEC 2014) with direct oversight of co‑workers to ensure compliance
• Responsible for the installation and maintenance of the assured equipment grounding / bonding on equipment and facilities with oversight of co‑workers to ensure compliance
• Responsible for terminating wire/cable to electrical equipment such as but not limited to outlets, switches, breakers, control panels, and distributions systems with oversight of co‑workers to ensure compliance
• Responsible for observing all state and local building / electrical codes
• Responsible for leading the Safety Task Assessment (STA) meetings
• Performs other duties as required

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Use of mathematics to validate operation and installation methods per NEC 2014 standards
• Organization and time management
• Active listener
• Good decision making skills
• Customer service oriented
• Ability to work with others – Team player
• Good communication skills with co‑workers and supervisors
• Commitment to Zachry values, safety rules and regulations

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands: Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting. Will talk and hear to communicate. Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools. May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs. Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision. Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel‑toe boots.

Work environment: Will work in all weather conditions ranging from warm/hot – cool/cold. Occasional rain. Will work at different elevations. Noise levels will be moderate to high. Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools. People standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking. Bells, whistles and alarms.

Certifications and Licenses Required

• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Journeyman Electrician License
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Master Electrician License
• NCCER Industrial Electrician Certified
• Achieved Journeyman Electrician Level Qualification through Zachry Craft Advancement Program (ZCAP)

Additional Position or Site Requirements

• MVR
• NCCER
• Apprentice License

Equal Opportunity Employer

ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.